dosamigos76 RN

dosamigos76 has 7 years experience as a RN and specializes in Hospice.

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   Home hospice CM questions

   dosamigos76 replied to NightNerd's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Ask about on call and admissions
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   Inpatient center patient load

   dosamigos76 replied to hospicernva's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Always have two nurses minimum-one is RN. 9-12 patients 3 nurses except at
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   Non Funded Patients

   dosamigos76 replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I work for a not for profit hospice and we take regardless of payment method. That said-we have to pick and choose, cause there are way too many patients that need you and we couldn't keep the doors...
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   How Not to Die - new article featured in The Atlantic

   dosamigos76 replied to _MORA_'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I have worked for nonprofit and for profit. I currently work for a company that while we are aware of costs, we do not compromise care for the patient or family. I manage an IPU and we take charity...
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   Which states do not cover hospice under medicaid?

   dosamigos76 replied to crunchytaco's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Just the other day, Lousiana decided to drop the hospice benefit for
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   Bowel regimen

   dosamigos76 replied to cmanurse2004's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I agree, Senna-S is our staple. I am also a fan of Miralax or in a pinch with new onset constipation 30mL MOM in 6 oz warm prune juice. Works like a
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   What is your personal philosophy of nursing?

   dosamigos76 replied to lcheinz36's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I am in hospice so my philosophy is more directed toward that... My philosophy: Educate and support the patient and family of their choices and options. Return control to the patient-can't do that...
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   Seeking hospice experiences from nurses/aides

   dosamigos76 replied to amarilla's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Feel free to pm or e-mail
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   Heartland Hospice or Seasons hospice

   dosamigos76 replied to LvANrse80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Ask around at some facilities... Heartland (if we're talking about the same company) is a for-profit company-nothing wrong with that. Here in the DFW area in Texas-I can give you info if you want to...
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    Need to interview an RN for a report at school!!! Help Please!!!

    dosamigos76 replied to heav90's topic in General Nursing

    1. What drew you to this profession? Having the opportunity to be able to make a difference. 2. How much education did you complete and where? I have an Associate's Degree from Clovis Community...
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    Continuous Care for unMANAGED symptoms?

    dosamigos76 replied to TLDey's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i would do CC for education. Have SW or SCC been brought into the equation to assist the family? Also, you might talk with the HHA and see what insight they have into the family dynamics. Often their...
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    What is the best temporal thermometer

    dosamigos76 replied to RN276's topic in General Nursing

    I like the temporal one you can get at WalMart. Works
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    To Odyssey or not to Odyssey, that is the question.

    dosamigos76 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Vista Care used to start out at 6 weeks PTO...nothing to sneeze
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    Who will care for the patients?

    dosamigos76 replied to tarapom's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you and well said. Here in MN the nurses are probably gonna be striking in July. I follow the MNA on Facebook and some of the terms describing the replacement nurses are harsh. I WOULD consider...
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    Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    dosamigos76 replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just got an a-mail saying "For those of you who are not aware - the one day nursing strike in the twin cities is set for June 10th. We are looking for nurses to work June 10th and train June 9th....